In the days of old where Magic was said to exist around the lands, there lived a Kingdom known as Fiore. The land was ruled by King Jude and Queen Layla who had a beautiful daughter named Lucy. She had beautiful golden locks shining like the sun and warm chocolate brown eyes that reflect any emotion from sadness to happiness. Close by the kingdom laid a dark forest with a sparkling pond and an old well. The weather was all blue skies and sunshine that day when the princess decided to take a stroll since she had no lessons. She sat under the shades of the trees and after a while brought out her most prized possession: a golden ball that she received on her birthday when she was a child.

Princess Lucy was skilled in balancing her ball on her head but she accidentally tripped causing the ball to bounce away and right into a well. This particular well was so deep, if you threw a pebble inside it would take hours before you hear a splash.

"Oh no" The blond princess moaned "How am I going to get it?"

"Are you in distress dear damsel?" a smooth voice asked

"My ball fell into the well and I don't know how to get it" she responded not taking her eyes off the well

"Well perhaps I can help."

Lucy shook her head sensibly "It's impossible." she turned to look at the person but saw nothing. That was weird, who was offering the chance to help?

"Down here" Lucy looked down to see a cat. It had a soft smooth ginger coat and green eyes. She rubbed her eyes wondering if she was seeing things and looked down at the smiling cat appearing to be amused by her reaction.

"I can help"

Lucy was shocked and backed away a little "You can talk?!"

"Of course" he replied in a matter-of-fact tone as he jumped onto the well

"Wait, the well is too deep. If you go in there you won't come back out"

The cat flashed a grin "That won't be a problem" suddenly the cat glowed a bright golden light and jumped down into the well

Princess Lucy could not believe her eyes; a talking cat who can use Magic? That was impossible. A minute later the ball shot out of the well

"Amazing" The princess went to get her ball as the cat got off shaking off the water

"Thank you cat" she was about to leave when she felt slightly damp fur rubbing against her leg and looked down to see the cat smiling at her "What is it? Do you want some milk?"

"Oh more than that" he purred with a glint in his eyes "I helped you so you should help me."

"What do you mean?"

"I ask that you take me home and love me. Let me be your faithful loyal companion."

Lucy frowned at that request "Did you offer to help me because you wanted something in return? There is a word called humility you know. Besides my Father might not allow it."

"Please" The feline put on a teary eye face with his ears down appealing to her sympathetic side.

Lucy shuddered at the look "S-So cute" the sparkling effect the cat gave off was too strong that it broke down the wall she put up. Gradually she gave in "Ok, you can come home with me."

"Yes!" the cat purred happily as he followed her home

Upon reaching home, Lucy went to tell her parents the story. They found the whole thing unbelievable until the cat spoke causing them to have the same reaction as Lucy. At first Jude was unsure about having a cat in the palace. Cats were known to be lazy, demanded a lot of care and cause trouble such as scratching extravagant furniture and exquisite wallpaper. But Layla thought it would be nice that their daughter have a pet. So they agreed to let her keep the cat as long as Lucy took care of it and the cat would behave itself. Lucy promised and thank her parents as she asked the servants to set up a food and water bowl as well as a comfortable bed. All the while the cat was smiling happily feeling successful that he found a stylish home and a beautiful princess to take care of him.

"This is your new bed" Lucia introduced him to the wicker basket with cottony pillows. "It was not too bad" the cat thought but he looked towards her lavish feathery bed. The princess noticed where he was looking "I don't think so. My Father would not approve."

"Please" he mewed while using the sparkling effect which once again Princess Lucia fell victim to.

"Okay you can sleep in my bed but keep it a secret."

"I promise my lady." he purred again with satisfaction

"Good. Now time for a bath."

The cat shuddered at the word bath as he was picked up and carried into the bathroom. However the water was temperate, so much better than the icy waters of the well and he purred at the soft touches of his noble mistress. Then he was dried off by her blow dryer and got a good brushing.

He relaxed on the bed while the princess was having a shower. He sighed happily, he could get used to this. Soon he heard the shower turn off and saw the princess in a silk nightgown. He purred at the sight of her, she looked so beautiful. Princess Lucy brought out a story to read before retiring to bed. The cat enjoyed listening to her soft voice, after a while he felt his eyelids closing. Lucy yawned and decided to finish her story so that she and her new companion could retire to bed.

Soon the two were making themselves comfortable, the cat pressed his nose to hers rubbing it affectionately.

"Good night" Lucy smiled as she gave his ears a friendly rub and planted a kiss on his head

"Good night Princess." the cat responded as he settled down on the pillow surrendering to sleep